So, to start I know the subframe has material removed, I know the manual says not to modify... but they would also say not to remove mirrors, use aftermarket air cleaners or modify rear signal brackets... but people do. So my question is, has anyone actually attempted to carry a passenger by rethreading peg mount holes and adding seat. I ask because I have read a forum where someone said they bought an SP subframe for their standard RR but rethreaded for passenger pegs. The person never replied to my question if it was successful..... or did the bike end up eating a passenger between tire and swingarm and spit out some hamburger because the subframe buckled. Joking aside, has anyone put weight on rear of SP subframe or have personal experience with the attempt?? Thank you in advance.
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I did this same mod on my 2014 SP. I bought a 2012 Subframe as that was the only year at the time that came close to matching the color of the SP. Ran that for 3 years w/o any issues. Carried my girlfriend several times w/o any issues.
I now have a 2017 SP and it is not so easy. I think I'm going to just weld back in re-enforcement where mother Honda cut them out of the SP sub-frame. I'll probably just create a threaded sleeve into the area where the foot megs go in. The main reason is the stock sub-frame from Honda now is like $650. I think I paid like $300 back in '14.
The stock sub-frame is $430 from Partzilla and qualifies for free shipping. Tell your local Honda dealer to match the Partzilla price if they want your business.
As for the subframe itself, we have compared and the Base, ABS, SP and SP2 all seem to be exactly the same castings. Although the black paint may be hiding the real difference.
As for using a rear seat and foot pegs, a couple folks have even done it on the SP2, no issues, however some exhausts use the footpeg hanger holes and exhaust hanger mount points.
I now have a 2017 SP and it is not so easy. I think I'm going to just weld back in re-enforcement where mother Honda cut them out of the SP sub-frame. I'll probably just create a threaded sleeve into the area where the foot megs go in. The main reason is the stock sub-frame from Honda now is like $650. I think I paid like $300 back in '14.
The stock sub-frame is $430 from Partzilla and qualifies for free shipping. Tell your local Honda dealer to match the Partzilla price if they want your business.
As for the subframe itself, we have compared and the Base, ABS, SP and SP2 all seem to be exactly the same castings. Although the black paint may be hiding the real difference.
As for using a rear seat and foot pegs, a couple folks have even done it on the SP2, no issues, however some exhausts use the footpeg hanger holes and exhaust hanger mount points.
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